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There are, of course, thousands of places to see in Ireland, a country rich with history and natural beauty. We’ve put together, though, a varied list of places throughout the whole Island (including Northern Ireland), that together will give you a great experience of the Emerald Isle. Ben Bulben, Co. Sligo Ben Bulben, or Binn […]

Travel scams are widespread and surprisingly entrenched in many popular tourist destinations. It stands to reason, as most travellers experience at least some degree of disorientation and culture shock while travelling. The sad thing is that scams often get in your way of really engaging with a destination or culture to the full; the apprehensive […]

So you’re planning a trip to Bologna? We’ve some useful tips for you here, to help you get the most out of your trip. Obviously you should browse through our Bologna Archive, for more articles and specific info on sights and things to do – but this article is intended as a quick checklist to […]

Speaking about bridges, the Italian writer Erri De Luca, who was himself once a bricklayer said: “The Bridge is the only building work that is generous and social (cordiale). Instead of dividing [like walls], it wants to unite, to connect, to span over rivalry”. Italy with its passions for architecture, regional rivalry, and history has […]